The Edge® 550 and 850 are cutting-edge, small cycling computers designed by Garmin to help riders train and prepare more effectively for a goal or event. On race day, riders may feel their best by using adaptable Garmin Cycling Coach plans to track their progress. Real-time weather overlays provide riders with up-to-date information throughout the ride, and smart fueling alerts offer personalized hydration and nutrition suggestions while they are in motion. The Edge 550 and 850 have a brilliant, vivid 2.7-inch display, offer quick, seamless map refresh when navigating, and are incredibly responsive. These cycle computers can also help cyclists complete their longest journeys, with a maximum ride time of 36 hours in battery-saving mode and up to 12 hours in demanding use situations.
“Whether cyclists are training for their next big race or pushing toward a new personal goal, Edge 550 and Edge 850 are with them every step of the way. While the brighter display ensures riders can see maps and data in stunning detail, they can also feel confident that they’ll perform at their best with more personalized insights and training plans.” Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
Peak performance from start to finish
- Free Garmin Cycling Coach plans in Garmin Connect™ adapt based on specific course demands and the rider’s training and recovery, providing recommended training adjustments.
- Riders can now see how their cycling ability, which can help them understand their strengths and weaknesses as a cyclist, progresses over time and how it compares to the demands of a course.
- Smart fueling alerts prompt riders to hydrate and refuel in-ride based on their current fitness, course demands, heat, and humidity when using power guide or following a workout.
- Monitor the weather in-ride and make more informed decisions with real-time weather updates, including wind direction and radar overlays.
- New GroupRide data comparisons show riders how their speed, heart rate, power, cadence, and more stack up to the rest of the group, in addition to existing GroupRide features that allow them to compete, communicate, and stay connected with fellow riders.
- After a ride, cyclists can check their post-ride summary to see how much time was spent in each gear with the new Gear Ratio Analysis (when paired with electronic shifting).
- For those who like to ride off the beaten path, mountain bike profiles help better track their ride performance. Enduro and downhill profiles enable 5 Hz GPS recording while descending, helping cyclists view the lines they took in greater detail, while the timing gates feature helps them see splits in real time for each lap or run.
Get even more from Edge 850
- Built-in speaker: Provides cyclists with a digital bike bell, audible turn-by-turn navigation, workout prompts, and more.
- RResponsive touchscreen: In addition to using buttons, cyclists can also utilize the touchscreen to pan and zoom on the map, report road hazards quickly and easily, and swipe between screens.
- Garmin Pay™ Contactless Payments: Pay for a mid-ride snack or coffee break with the tap of the Edge3.
- On-Device Course Creator: Cyclists can now create a course point-by-point directly on their device via touchscreen.
Ride with peace of mind
The Edge 550 and 850 come equipped with key Garmin safety features that enhance riders’ alertness and peace of mind. The Edge 850 has a digital bike bell that allows riders to warn other riders and pedestrians of their approach. Additionally, the Edge 550 and 850 let users submit their own modifications and notify riders of road hazards that other Garmin cyclists have reported. While incident detection notifies a rider’s emergency contacts of the rider’s location in the event of an incident, LiveTrack2 allows family and friends back home to monitor that same rider’s immediate location. Additionally compatible with Varia™ cameras and radars, these cycling computers record video while riding, enable riders to adjust light or camera settings from their display, and provide an audible warning when a car approaches.
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1 When riding with a compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
2 When paired with a compatible smartphone and the Garmin Connect app
3 View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information
4 When paired with a compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
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